Chapter 137: Payback

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Yuan nodded sympathetically. "That's tough. But you can't give up. There's always a way out, even when things look bleak."

Luo Jun shook his head. "I don't see how. I'm thinking of getting a loan, but even that feels like a gamble. What if I can't pay it back?"

Yuan leaned in, his expression earnest. "You've got to have faith in yourself. Look, I know a guy who might be able to help. He helped me get a loan once when I was in a right corner."

Luo Jun's eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope. "You really think he can help?"

Yuan smiled. "It's worth a shot. Here, let me give you his contact info." He scribbled a number on a napkin and handed it to Luo Jun. "Just give him a call."

Luo Jun looked at the napkin, feeling a small spark of hope ignite within him. "Thanks, man. I appreciate it."

Yuan patted him on the back. "Just hang in there."

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